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Form 2290 HVUT Calculator

Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for trucks 55,000 lbs and up. Tax year runs July 1 → June 30.

Annual tax / truck
$550
Prorated / truck
$550
Total (1 truck)
$550
Due: August 31 · File on IRS Form 2290 · Pay via EFTPS or e-file provider

What you need to file Form 2290

  • EIN (not SSN) — must be at least 2 weeks old
  • VIN for each taxable vehicle
  • Taxable gross weight per vehicle
  • First-use month per vehicle

Stamped Schedule 1

You can't renew tags without a stamped Schedule 1 as proof of payment. E-filing returns it within minutes; mail filing takes 4–6 weeks.

Full walkthrough in our How to file Form 2290 guide.

Decision-support tool, not tax advice. Confirm with a trucking CPA before filing.

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